The LATE SHOW Top Ten - 'Signs You Have a Bad Debate Moderator', 10/3/12

As presented on the Wednesday, Oct. 3 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

10. Fires starter’s pistol to begin debate; is whisked away by security.

9. Opens events by saying, “Everyone knows elections are a sham.”

8. Pronounces the name “Rombley.”

7. Moderates debate via speakerphone; greets candidates with “Hello, Angels.”

6. Keeps asking Mitt if he’d like to concede.

5. Barely stops clipping his fingernails to ask a question.

4. Performs Sade song parody “Smooth Moderator.”

3. Every question is about canker sores.

2. He’s flanked by his “goddesses.”

1. Refers to candidates as “The Mormon” and “The Kenyan.”

The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a presentation of Worldwide Pants Incorporated. Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope, Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.

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